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A patient is ordered a continuous heparin infusion at 16 units/kg/hr. The patient weight 176 lbs. Heparin is supplied 50.000 units/500 mL. At what rate will the nurse set the pump?

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12.8

Rationale:
176 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 80 kg 80 kg × 16 units = 1,280 units/hr 50,000 units / 500 mL = 100 units/mL 1,280 units ÷ 100 units/mL = 12.8 mL/hr
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